Bumble Bee snails

[chase33]

Has anyone had any experience with Bumble Bee Snails? They are very good looking and I would like to purchase a few. I've heard that they will attack other snails. Any truth to that?

 

[panmanmatt]

Yup. Bumble bee snails are actually a predatory whelk that will kill all your other snails.

 

[mott768]

I've had them for years and never had a problem, they mostly stay on the rocks and really only move at night. I only keep a few in each tank. I have blue leg hermits that kill my snails and been slowly moving them to the sump.

 

[DaveK]

In addition, bumblebee snails hide, and you will not see them much. You are much better off with one of the more standard snails.

 

[chase33]

Thanks. I won't take any chances. Especially if I won't see them.

 

[jerseydiablo]

every bumblebee snail I've ever bought has been taken over by hermits